Joe Williams Live! A Swingin' Night at Birdland
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| Joe Williams Live! A Swingin' Night at Birdland | ||||
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| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | June 1962 at Birdland, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz, traditional pop | |||
| Length | 32:56 | |||
| Label | Roulette R-52085[1] | |||
| Producer | Teddy Reig | |||
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Joe Williams Live! A Swingin' Night at Birdland is a 1962 live album by the American jazz singer Joe Williams recorded at the Birdland jazz club in New York City.[2]
Scott Yanow, reviewing the album for Allmusic, praises the "strong quintet" accompanying Williams and his "well-rounded and thoroughly enjoyable set".[2]
The initial Billboard review from October 27, 1962, listed the album as having 'Strong Sales Potential' and described it as a "swinging album that shows off [Williams] vibrant vocal style" and that he "comes through with exciting performances of blues and ballads".[3]